The American Red Cross and its community partners are helping Oregonians better understand the regional impact of a Cascadia earthquake and tsunami and the simple steps they can take now to be ready for disasters of all kinds by holding Prepare Out Loud in Coos Bay on May 1. Several small earthquakes off the Oregon coast in recent months provided a reminder to those living in coastal communities of the importance of being ready for a larger earthquake and taking preparedness actions now. The Red Cross Prepare Out Loud presentation directly addresses the seismic significance of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and what to expect following an earthquake of this magnitude. The presentation also addresses preparedness steps individuals and families can take to be ready for this and other, more common disasters like home fires, floods and wildfires. All presentations are free and open to the public. WHAT: Prepare Out Loud — Coos Bay; WHEN: Monday, May 1, 2017, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.; WHERE: Southwestern Oregon Community College — Hales Auditorium, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. Information and RSVP: www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudCoosBay